Isaiah 6:7
Isaiah 6:7 in Multiple Translations
And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”
And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
and he touched my mouth with it, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin forgiven.
And after touching my mouth with it, he said, See, your lips have been touched with this; and your evil is taken away, and you are made clean from sin.
He touched me on my mouth with it and told me, “Look! This has touched your lips, so now your guilt is taken away and your sin is forgiven.”
And he touched my mouth, and sayd, Loe, this hath touched thy lips, and thine iniquitie shall be taken away, and thy sinne shalbe purged.
and he striketh against my mouth, and saith: 'Lo, this hath stricken against thy lips, And turned aside is thine iniquity, And thy sin is covered.'
He touched my mouth with it, and said, “Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away, and your sin forgiven.”
And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thy iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
And he touched my mouth, and said: Behold this hath touched thy lips, and thy iniquities shall be taken away, and thy sin shall be cleansed.
and touched my lips with the coal. Then he said, “Look at what I have done. I have touched your lips with this coal. Now your guilt is ended, and your sins are forgiven [DOU].”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 6:7
Study Notes — Isaiah 6:7
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 6:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 6:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 6:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 6:7
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 6:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
- Sermons on Isaiah 6:7
Context — Isaiah’s Commission
7And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”
8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” 9And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 1:9 | Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. |
| 2 | 1 John 1:7 | But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. |
| 3 | Isaiah 43:25 | I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. |
| 4 | Daniel 10:16 | And suddenly one with the likeness of a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and said to the one standing before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I am overcome with anguish, and I have no strength. |
| 5 | Isaiah 53:5 | But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. |
| 6 | Matthew 9:2 | Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 53:10 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:13–14 | For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! |
| 9 | 1 John 2:1–2 | My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. |
Isaiah 6:7 Summary
[In Isaiah 6:7, God uses a glowing coal to cleanse the prophet Isaiah's lips, symbolizing the removal of his sin, much like how Jesus Christ removes our sins when we put our faith in Him (as seen in John 1:29). This verse shows us that God is willing and able to cleanse us from our sins, and when He does, we are made clean and ready to serve Him, just as Isaiah was after his encounter (similar to what is described in 1 John 1:9). The idea of our sins being 'atoned for' means that God has provided a way for our sins to be forgiven, and this is a gift we can receive through faith in Jesus Christ (as explained in Romans 3:24-25).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the glowing coal in Isaiah 6:7?
The glowing coal represents God's purifying power, as seen in Isaiah 6:6, and is used to cleanse the prophet's lips, symbolizing the removal of his sin, similar to the cleansing of hearts in Psalm 51:7.
How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement in the Bible?
The atonement for sin mentioned in Isaiah 6:7 points forward to the ultimate atonement achieved through Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 5:11, where our sins are fully atoned for through faith in Him.
What is the relationship between the removal of iniquity and the atonement for sin in this verse?
The removal of iniquity and the atonement for sin are closely linked, as seen in Isaiah 6:7, indicating that when our sins are atoned for, our iniquities are removed, much like the promise in Micah 7:19, where God will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.
How can we apply the principle of cleansing and atonement from this verse to our own lives?
Just as the prophet's lips were cleansed, we can experience spiritual cleansing and atonement through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, as taught in Acts 3:19, where we are called to repent and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped away.
Reflection Questions
- What areas of my life need the purifying touch of God, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- How does the concept of atonement for sin, as mentioned in this verse, impact my understanding of God's love and mercy?
- In what ways can I, like the prophet Isaiah, respond to God's call to service after experiencing His cleansing and atonement?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of sin and how God deals with it, and how can I apply this to my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 6:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 6:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 6:7
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 6:7
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 6:7
Sermons on Isaiah 6:7
| Sermon | Description | |
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Woe, Lo, and Go - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing a vision in which the posts of a door moved and the house was filled with smoke. He then acknowledges his own unworthiness and sinf |
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Sin of the World by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the secret sins and temptations that people struggle with, such as lust and indulging in worldly pleasures. He emphasizes that God sees and r |
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Vision for the Unsaved World - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of vision for the church in the present time. He refers to Jesus' statement about the church being poor, wretched, naked, and |
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Lifting Up Jesus in the Gates by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of lifting up Jesus in the gates. He emphasizes the need for believers to seek resources from God in order to fulfill their ca |
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The Vision of God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Isaiah chapter 6, where Isaiah hears the voice of the Lord asking who will go and be sent by Him. The speaker emphasizes the need for servant |
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Threefold Vision (Alternative 2) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being conscious of eternity rather than being focused on worldly possessions and self-image. He explains that there are fou |
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Gv1321 World Missions in 1993 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leadership and motivating others in the context of spreading the word of God. He encourages the audience to take ownership |




